Legal Officer at Trucrete Solutions Limited

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Legal Officer at Trucrete Solutions Limited in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of construction-related contracts
• Provide legal advisory support on project documentation, procurement processes, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local construction regulations, labour laws, HSE laws, and industry standards
• Manage and mitigate legal risks across multiple projects and business operations
• Liaise and coordinate with external solicitors on litigation, arbitration, claims, and other legal matters
• Conduct legal research and deliver recommendations to management
• Support project teams on contractual interpretation throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and review internal policies and ensure compliance across the organization
• Lead the resolution of disputes involving contractors, vendors, communities, or regulatory bodies

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' post-call experience, with at least 5 years in the construction or infrastructure industry
• Bachelor of Law (LL.B) and B.L qualification
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC, EPC, design-and-build contracts, etc.)
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven ability to handle high-volume, time-sensitive legal matters
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications (ACIS, contract management, arbitration, etc.)